Florence: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24, 48 or 72-Hour Ticket

Ricorboli, Florence



See Florence on a comfortable and convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel on open-top double-decker buses that cover 2 routes. Your ticket makes it possible to see all that Florence has to offer.

Florence Open-Top Bus Tour: Flexible Sightseeing on Two Routes with Multilingual Audio

Explore Florence on an open-top double-decker bus, suitable for all visitors. Choose from 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets with unlimited hop-on hop-off travel across two tour lines.

Highlights

  • See major Florence sights from an open-top bus
  • Unlimited travel on 2 tour lines for 24, 48, or 72 hours
  • Learn about Florence’s history with onboard multilingual audio commentary

Description

Discover Florence along the river Arno from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus. Hop on and off at your leisure or relax onboard while listening to detailed multilingual commentary. The tour includes two lines with different routes and durations, offering a comprehensive view of the city’s landmarks.

Line A travels through Florence city center on a roughly 1-hour route. Notable stops include Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Piazza Indipendenza, Porta Romana, and Piazzale Michelangelo.

  • Stop 7 Santa Maria Novella Train Station – Largo Alinari
  • Stop 8 Libertà
  • Stop 9 Via Bernardo Segni
  • Stop 10 Santa Croce
  • Stop 11 Lungarno Serristori
  • Stop 12 Piazza Ferrucci
  • Stop 13 Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Stop 1 Galileo
  • Stop 2 Viale Machiavelli – Villa Cora
  • Stop 3 Porta Romana
  • Stop 4 Piazza Tasso
  • Stop 5 Leopolda – Parco della Musica
  • Stop 6 Piazza Indipendenza

Line B covers Florence and nearby Fiesole, an Etruscan hillside town offering panoramic views of Florence. This line takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

  • Stop 1 Galileo
  • Stop 2 Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Stop 3 Lungarno Serristori
  • Stop 4 Ghibellina
  • Stop 5 Lungo l’Affrico
  • Stop 6 Museo del Calcio
  • Stop 7 San Domenico
  • Stop 8 Fiesole
  • Stop 9 San Domenico
  • Stop 10 Viale Fll. Rosselli – Porta al Prato
  • Stop 11 Viale Vasco Pratolini
  • Stop 12 Piazzale di Porta Romana

Includes

  • Multilingual audio commentary
  • Free WiFi on the bus
  • Free mobile app: Sightseeing Experience

Excludes

  • Attraction tickets

Important Information

  • Buses are wheelchair accessible
  • Children under 5 years ride free
  • Duration: approximately 1 hour for Line A, 2 hours for Line B
  • Assistance available at the activity provider's visitor center inside Santa Maria Novella Train Station ticketing area
  • Other suggested bus stops: Line A Blue Stop 1 and Line B Red Stop 4
  • Timetable
    • Line A: First departure from Stop 7 at 9:00 am, last departure at 5:45 pm, frequency every 25 minutes
    • Line B: First departure from Stop 1 at 11:00 am, last departure at 4:00 pm, frequency every 60 minutes

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience bring sunscreen and a hat. Book tickets in advance to secure preferred start times, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes unlimited travel on two open-top double-decker bus routes with multilingual audio commentary for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
Tickets are valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours, allowing unlimited hop-on hop-off access during the chosen period.
You can hop off at any designated stop along the two tour routes covering major Florence attractions.
Yes, the buses offer multilingual audio commentary about Florence’s history and landmarks.
Yes, the ticket allows unlimited boarding and reboarding across both routes within the ticket validity period.
Check the official tour provider’s website for current information on accessibility for wheelchairs.
The bus operates daily; check the website for current operating hours and plan your visit accordingly.
Tickets can usually be purchased online or on the day, but it’s recommended to check availability on the provider’s site.
Ticket policies vary; check the provider’s website to see if children require a separate ticket or qualify for discounts.
After purchase, you get a voucher or ticket to present when boarding any bus on the routes during your ticket’s valid period.

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